Don’t you just love those unexpected moments in life when something, well, totally unexpected happens? This morning was one of those moments. Having just watched a buzzard swooping and gliding through the sky and loving the new experience, a loud hooting was heard coming from the garden so off I dashed camera in hand.
I was in for a complete surprise when I saw this rather majestic lad standing proudly on our garden wall. I was even more surprised at the thought that peacocks roamed wild in the Peaks, but of course they don’t and I was soon put right on that train of thought but excited none the less at the unexpected photo session standing before me.
Maybe one of my four children had sent it for a quirky Mothers day surprise, but no, later we were to find out that it belonged to a local farmer who was quite shocked that it had made its way to us. I assured him however that it was more than welcome to visit again.
Of course, I was hoping that we might get a glimpse of that beautiful tail, but I think a female would have been needed as it is usually for her benefit that he shows off his full glory.
It was just one of those special little moments in life that brings a bit of unexpected excitement and joy into the day ahead and of course I was a little sad when the time came to say goodbye.
Do come again!
Love Alison x
Lovely shots. Peacocks and turkeys visit our backyard often but don’t stay to pose. A racoon too came and we could take his video through our window, as he went round and round in the garden.
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A badger would be my next hope but I think that is unlikely. It was a nice surprise though.
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I saw Colin last night and I was telling him how much I like your blogs. Hope all is well x I used to live in Derbyshire xx Mel
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Ah really mel where did you live? Glad you had a good time and im glad you enjoy it. Im not sure Colin ever reads it😏, it was lovely to see him though. Its a rare occasion with them all living so far away and im not a good flyer. Xx
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Where about in Derbyshire Mel?. It was good to see Colin but way to brief a visit. I’m not a good flyer so we don’t get to see much of each other.
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I love peacocks and I do wonder if you see this visitor again. 🙂
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I hope I will.
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Wow! I can’t imagine seeing a peacock in the wild…what a treat. Beautiful photos, Alison!
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Thanks Jill, it was a rare treat Im sure..
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What a wonderful visitor! Really good pictures too. I live in Lancashire and we have peacocks living at out local tip. It’s quite posh! X
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Incredible bird. You were in the right place at the right time.
Neil S.
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He’s magnificent!
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Quite a stunning chap!!
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What lovely shots and what an experience. How fantastic 💗
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Thank you, Lisa, I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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He’s beautiful!
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He certainly was, hoping he may find us again.
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You have such beauty in your life Alison.
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Enjoyed and appreciated your visitor and your joy in his visit, refreshing.
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I love anything like that happening and have to make the most of it.
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How cool! Wait until he starts ‘singing’ at 5am one summer morning… 🙂
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Oh gosh is that what they do?
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Oh yeah. Like an unearthly shreiking noise.
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Ill listen out for it😊
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Thanks Alison. That is the brightest natural blue I think I have ever seen. What a treat!
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A pleasure, it was rather a nice treat for us too. One not to be missed.
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Oh wow that would seem unreal at the time! How wonderful of you to share the beauty with us, Alison 🙂
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It certainly did seem unreal Christi but lovely. 😊
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Alison, what a wonderful Mother’s Day surprise and thank you for sharing this most unusual and spectacular visitor with us. Peacocks are glorious, their call unique and loud! Glad you found the owner in the end, although I wouldn’t be surprised if you have another visit, the peacock looks content in your garden. Fantastic photos to accompany your post.
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Thank you, Annika, it was certainly an unexpected morning which I’m glad I didn’t miss.
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Such a lovely visit you had and how wonderful that it happened on Mother’s Day! Beautiful surprise. Hope you will have another visit soon.
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It was a rather special photo opportunity. 😊
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You can say that again. Thankfully you were able to grab your camera in time.
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How beautiful his feathers are but don’t bring them into the house it’s unlucky.
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